CITES Dalbergia Requirements Effective Nov. 26

Nov. 19, 2019: CITES dalbergia requirements effective Nov. 26

The exemption for musical instruments containing dalbergia from CITES permit requirements becomes effective on November 26. The US Fish and Wildlife will stop issuing or requiring export permits on that date; however, many other countries may not be ready for full implementation on that date. NAMM members exporting instruments, parts or accessories after November 26 should check with the recipient’s country to see what permits, if any, are required. Instruments containing Brazilian rosewood remain listed on Appendix I and export permits are still required.